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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.20 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.20 and 153.65 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.20 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.20 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.20 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 42,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435.98/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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