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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 276.93 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 276.93 and 176.04 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 276.93 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/276.93 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 276.93 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 48,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750.76/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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