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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.17, 276.21 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.17, 276.21 and 112.83 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.17 : 276.21 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.17/276.21 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.17x = 276.21 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.17x = 31,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164.77/200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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