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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 276.69 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 276.69 and 174.40 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 276.69 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/276.69 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 276.69 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 48,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252.48/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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