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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 276.07 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 276.07 and 153.72 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 276.07 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/276.07 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 276.07 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 42,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,435.33/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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