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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.37 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.37 and 113.67 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.37 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.37 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.37 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 31,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528.65/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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