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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 276.42 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 276.42 and 176.04 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 276.42 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/276.42 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 276.42 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 48,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660.98/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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