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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 276.01 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 276.01 and 175.43 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 276.01 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/276.01 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 276.01 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 48,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,420.69/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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