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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.27 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.27 and 117.33 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.27 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.27 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.27 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 32,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414.76/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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