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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 276.41 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 276.41 and 153.49 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 276.41 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/276.41 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 276.41 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 42,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425.40/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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