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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.36 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.36 and 112.47 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.36 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.36 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.36 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 31,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.36/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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