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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 276.41 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 276.41 and 117.40 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 276.41 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/276.41 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 276.41 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 32,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450.65/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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