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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 276.12 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 276.12 and 112.78 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 276.12 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/276.12 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 276.12 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 31,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140.81/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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