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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 276.54 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 276.54 and 175.60 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 276.54 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/276.54 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 276.54 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 48,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,560.42/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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