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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.12 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.12 and 117.91 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.12 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.12 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.12 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 32,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673.49/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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