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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 300.36 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 300.36 and 113.77 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 300.36 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/300.36 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 300.36 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 34,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169.89/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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