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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 277 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 277 and 113.38 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 277 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/277 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 277 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 31,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,404.88/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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