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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.80 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.80 and 153.92 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.80 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.80 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.80 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 42,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605.06/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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