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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 276.16 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 276.16 and 112.80 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 276.16 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/276.16 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 276.16 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 31,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150.85/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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