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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.96, 276 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.96, 276 and 112.66 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.96 : 276 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.96/276 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.96x = 276 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.96x = 31,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,094.16/199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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