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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.99 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.99 and 111.48 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.99 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.99 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.99 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 30,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767.37/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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