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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 277.16 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 277.16 and 113.51 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 277.16 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/277.16 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 277.16 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 31,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458.48/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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