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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 300.33 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 300.33 and 173.98 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 300.33 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/300.33 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 300.33 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 52,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251.41/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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