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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 276.23 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 276.23 and 117.27 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 276.23 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/276.23 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 276.23 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 32,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392.91/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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