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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.90, 277.18 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.90, 277.18 and 117.99 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.90 : 277.18 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.90/277.18 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.90x = 277.18 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.90x = 32,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704.17/200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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