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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 277.07 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 277.07 and 113.46 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 277.07 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/277.07 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 277.07 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 31,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435.79/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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