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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 276.43 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 276.43 and 113.01 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 276.43 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/276.43 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 276.43 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 31,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239.35/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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