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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 276.09 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 276.09 and 117.15 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 276.09 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/276.09 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 276.09 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 32,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341.98/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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