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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 277.19 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 277.19 and 117.99 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 277.19 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/277.19 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 277.19 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 32,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704.96/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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