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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.30 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.30 and 112.88 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.30 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.30 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.30 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 31,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.74/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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