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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.27 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.27 and 118.03 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.27 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.27 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.27 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 32,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725.19/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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