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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 277.03 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 277.03 and 113.43 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 277.03 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/277.03 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 277.03 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 31,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,423.51/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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