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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 275.99 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 275.99 and 117.09 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 275.99 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/275.99 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 275.99 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 32,315.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315.08/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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