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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 276.37 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 276.37 and 112.97 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 276.37 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/276.37 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 276.37 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 31,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,221.52/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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