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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 276.86 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 276.86 and 112.12 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 276.86 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/276.86 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 276.86 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 31,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041.54/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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