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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277.19 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277.19 and 117.96 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277.19 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277.19 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277.19 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 32,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695.36/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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