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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.78 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.78 and 117.64 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.78 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.78 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.78 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 32,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560.40/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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