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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 301.56 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 301.56 and 174.33 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 301.56 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/301.56 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 301.56 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 52,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570.95/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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