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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.04 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.04 and 117.89 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.04 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.04 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.04 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 32,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660.25/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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