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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.10 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.10 and 117.18 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.10 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.10 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.10 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 32,353.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353.40/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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