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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 276.20 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 276.20 and 117.25 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 276.20 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/276.20 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 276.20 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 32,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,384.45/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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