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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.41, 276.48 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.41, 276.48 and 117.50 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.41 : 276.48 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.41/276.48 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.41x = 276.48 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.41x = 32,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,485.02/200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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