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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.36 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.36 and 153.79 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.36 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.36 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.36 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 42,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,500.02/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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