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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 276.88 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 276.88 and 152 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 276.88 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/276.88 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 276.88 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 42,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085.76/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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