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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.08 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.08 and 113.46 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.08 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.08 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.08 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 31,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437.50/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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