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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.40 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.40 and 175.30 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.40 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.40 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.40 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 48,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277.62/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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