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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 276.93 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 276.93 and 117.87 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 276.93 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/276.93 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 276.93 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 32,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640.70/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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