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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 276.45 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 276.45 and 176.06 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 276.45 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/276.45 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 276.45 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 48,671.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,671.79/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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