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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 277.02 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 277.02 and 113.44 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 277.02 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/277.02 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 277.02 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 31,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425.15/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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