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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 277.25 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 277.25 and 113.57 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 277.25 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/277.25 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 277.25 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 31,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,487.28/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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