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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.23 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.23 and 112.85 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.23 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.23 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.23 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 31,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.46/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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