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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.79 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.79 and 113.26 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.79 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.79 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.79 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 31,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.24/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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