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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.30, 276.42 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.30, 276.42 and 112.97 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.30 : 276.42 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.30/276.42 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.30x = 276.42 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.30x = 31,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225.79/200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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