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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 277.10 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 277.10 and 113.49 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 277.10 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/277.10 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 277.10 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 31,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448.08/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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