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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 276.97 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 276.97 and 112.19 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 276.97 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/276.97 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 276.97 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 31,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071.81/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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