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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 300.14 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 300.14 and 153.88 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 300.14 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/300.14 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 300.14 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 46,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185.54/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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