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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.94 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.94 and 113.34 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.94 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.94 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.94 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 31,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389.56/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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