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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.98 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.98 and 176.88 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.98 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.98 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.98 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 48,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,992.22/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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