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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.65, 276.96 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.65, 276.96 and 117.76 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.65 : 276.96 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.65/276.96 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.65x = 276.96 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.65x = 32,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,614.81/200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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