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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.20 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.20 and 168.93 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.20 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.20 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.20 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 46,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,828.72/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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