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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 277.28 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 277.28 and 118.05 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 277.28 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/277.28 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 277.28 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 32,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732.90/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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