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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 277.04 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 277.04 and 112.28 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 277.04 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/277.04 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 277.04 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 31,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104.10/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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