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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 299.99 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 299.99 and 171.32 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 299.99 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/299.99 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 299.99 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 51,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391.93/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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