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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.98 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.98 and 112.66 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.98 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.98 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.98 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 31,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091.91/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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