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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.37 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.37 and 112.94 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.37 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.37 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.37 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 31,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213.23/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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