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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 276.50 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 276.50 and 117.44 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 276.50 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/276.50 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 276.50 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 32,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.16/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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