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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.58 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.58 and 113.10 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.58 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.58 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.58 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 31,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,281.20/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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