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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.50 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.50 and 113.05 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.50 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.50 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.50 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 31,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,257.92/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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