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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 276.70 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 276.70 and 113.18 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 276.70 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/276.70 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 276.70 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 31,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,317.31/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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