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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.13 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.13 and 112.79 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.13 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.13 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.13 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 31,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,143.04/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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