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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 276.26 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 276.26 and 117.32 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 276.26 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/276.26 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 276.26 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 32,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410.82/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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