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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.56 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.56 and 117.54 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.56 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.56 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.56 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 32,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,506.86/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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