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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277.15 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277.15 and 113.54 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277.15 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277.15 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277.15 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 31,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465.66/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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