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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 275.49 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 275.49 and 172.34 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 275.49 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/275.49 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 275.49 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 47,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476.57/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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