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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 276.01 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 276.01 and 153.54 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 276.01 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/276.01 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 276.01 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 42,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378.58/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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