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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 276.69 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 276.69 and 117.58 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 276.69 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/276.69 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 276.69 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 32,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533.21/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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