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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.77 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.77 and 113.23 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.77 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.77 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.77 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 31,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338.26/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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