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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 276.77 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 276.77 and 117.65 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 276.77 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/276.77 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 276.77 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 32,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562.31/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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