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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.19 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.19 and 154.47 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.19 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.19 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.19 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 42,817.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.93/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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