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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 276.84 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 276.84 and 117.74 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 276.84 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/276.84 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 276.84 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 32,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.76/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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