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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 275.87 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 275.87 and 117.11 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 275.87 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/275.87 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 275.87 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 32,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,308.12/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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