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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.16 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.16 and 178.12 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.16 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.16 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.16 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 49,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.50/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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