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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 276.03 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 276.03 and 153.45 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 276.03 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/276.03 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 276.03 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 42,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,356.80/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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