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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 277.09 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 277.09 and 113.49 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 277.09 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/277.09 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 277.09 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 31,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,446.94/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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