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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 276.33 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 276.33 and 117.35 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 276.33 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/276.33 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 276.33 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 32,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425.94/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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