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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.52 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.52 and 111.86 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.52 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.52 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.52 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 30,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931.94/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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