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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.04 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.04 and 112.74 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.04 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.04 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.04 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 31,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.86/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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