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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.52 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.52 and 153.38 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.52 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.52 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.52 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 42,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412.64/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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