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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 276.98 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 276.98 and 117.81 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 276.98 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/276.98 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 276.98 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 32,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,631.40/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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