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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 300.08 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 300.08 and 169.84 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 300.08 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/300.08 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 300.08 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 50,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,965.59/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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