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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 276.65 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 276.65 and 153.98 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 276.65 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/276.65 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 276.65 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 42,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,596.41/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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