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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 277.29 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 277.29 and 113.62 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 277.29 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/277.29 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 277.29 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 31,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505.69/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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