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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 299.25 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 299.25 and 171.56 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 299.25 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/299.25 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 299.25 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 51,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,339.33/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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