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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 276.11 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 276.11 and 117.15 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 276.11 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/276.11 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 276.11 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 32,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345.70/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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