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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.67 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.67 and 117.58 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.67 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.67 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.67 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 32,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530.86/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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