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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 276.95 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 276.95 and 113.39 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 276.95 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/276.95 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 276.95 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 31,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,403.36/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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