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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.14 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.14 and 171.92 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.14 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.14 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.14 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 51,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,600.07/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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