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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 276.60 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 276.60 and 113.10 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 276.60 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/276.60 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 276.60 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 31,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,283.46/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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