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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 277.14 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 277.14 and 173.38 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 277.14 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/277.14 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 277.14 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 48,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.53/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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