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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.39 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.39 and 113.69 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.39 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.39 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.39 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 31,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,536.47/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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