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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 277.10 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 277.10 and 117.94 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 277.10 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/277.10 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 277.10 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 32,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681.17/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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