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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 277.02 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 277.02 and 117.92 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 277.02 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/277.02 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 277.02 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 32,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666.89/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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