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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 301.50 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 301.50 and 153.08 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 301.50 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/301.50 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 301.50 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 46,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153.62/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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