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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 276.96 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 276.96 and 176.90 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 276.96 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/276.96 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 276.96 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 48,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,994.22/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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