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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.96, 277.31 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.96, 277.31 and 112.45 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.96 : 277.31 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.96/277.31 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.96x = 277.31 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.96x = 31,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182.98/200.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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