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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 277.02 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 277.02 and 173.28 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 277.02 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/277.02 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 277.02 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 48,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002.03/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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