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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.17 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.17 and 117.27 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.17 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.17 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.17 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 32,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385.87/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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