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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.05 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.05 and 117.93 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.05 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.05 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.05 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 32,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672.51/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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