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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 276.27 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 276.27 and 172.01 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 276.27 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/276.27 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 276.27 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 47,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521.20/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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