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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 277.11 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 277.11 and 173.02 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 277.11 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/277.11 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 277.11 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 47,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945.57/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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