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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 276.78 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 276.78 and 113.21 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 276.78 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/276.78 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 276.78 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 31,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,334.26/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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