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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 276.28 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 276.28 and 112.90 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 276.28 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/276.28 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 276.28 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 31,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191.32/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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