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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 277.18 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 277.18 and 117.98 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 277.18 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/277.18 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 277.18 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 32,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,700.02/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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