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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.00, 275.81 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.00, 275.81 and 153.37 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.00 : 275.81 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.00/275.81 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.00x = 275.81 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.00x = 42,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.52/200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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