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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 276.83 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 276.83 and 117.82 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 276.83 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/276.83 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 276.83 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 32,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616.31/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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