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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 277.37 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 277.37 and 118.07 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 277.37 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/277.37 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 277.37 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 32,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.08/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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