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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 276.99 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 276.99 and 112.22 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 276.99 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/276.99 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 276.99 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 31,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.82/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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