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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.25, 276.41 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.25, 276.41 and 169.32 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.25 : 276.41 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.25/276.41 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.25x = 276.41 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.25x = 46,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,801.81/200.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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