Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276 and 112.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200, 276 and 112.68 is: 155.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200 : 276 = 112.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200/276 = 112.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200x = 276 × 112.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200x = 31,099.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,099.68/200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155.50
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