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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 276.51 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 276.51 and 117.52 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 276.51 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/276.51 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 276.51 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 32,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494.07/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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