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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 277.17 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 277.17 and 118.00 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 277.17 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/277.17 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 277.17 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 32,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704.67/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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