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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.10 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.10 and 113.47 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.10 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.10 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.10 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 31,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,442.54/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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