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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.28 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.28 and 172.56 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.28 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.28 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.28 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 47,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674.88/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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