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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.52 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.52 and 117.46 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.52 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.52 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.52 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 32,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.04/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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