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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.14 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.14 and 117.23 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.14 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.14 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.14 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 32,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370.80/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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