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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 277.31 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 277.31 and 118.09 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 277.31 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/277.31 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 277.31 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 32,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,747.14/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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