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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 276.21 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 276.21 and 175.77 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 276.21 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/276.21 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 276.21 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 48,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,549.43/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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