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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 276.82 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 276.82 and 113.26 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 276.82 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/276.82 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 276.82 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 31,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352.63/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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