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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 277.16 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 277.16 and 118.01 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 277.16 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/277.16 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 277.16 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 32,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705.68/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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