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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.98 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.98 and 117.81 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.98 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.98 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.98 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 32,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,630.42/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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