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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 275.97 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 275.97 and 117.08 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 275.97 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/275.97 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 275.97 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 32,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309.19/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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