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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.90 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.90 and 112.16 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.90 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.90 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.90 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 31,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057.10/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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