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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.42 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.42 and 117.33 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.42 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.42 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.42 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 32,431.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431.33/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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