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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 276.84 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 276.84 and 113.29 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 276.84 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/276.84 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 276.84 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 31,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,363.20/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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