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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.38 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.38 and 172.04 is: 258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.38 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.38 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.38 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 51,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,849.42/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.37

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