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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 276.63 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 276.63 and 117.53 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 276.63 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/276.63 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 276.63 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 32,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512.32/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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