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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 275.49 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 275.49 and 172.40 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 275.49 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/275.49 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 275.49 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 47,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494.48/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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