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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.11 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.11 and 113.45 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.11 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.11 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.11 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 31,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,438.82/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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