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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.09 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.09 and 112.73 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.09 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.09 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.09 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 31,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,124.32/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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