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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 276.40 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 276.40 and 117.37 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 276.40 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/276.40 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 276.40 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 32,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440.52/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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