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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 276.66 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 276.66 and 116.53 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 276.66 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/276.66 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 276.66 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 32,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238.58/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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