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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 276.90 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 276.90 and 117.80 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 276.90 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/276.90 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 276.90 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 32,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.82/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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