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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.94 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.94 and 117.79 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.94 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.94 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.94 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 32,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.22/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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