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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.83 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.83 and 113.27 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.83 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.83 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.83 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 31,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,356.53/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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