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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 298.96 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 298.96 and 175.47 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 298.96 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/298.96 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 298.96 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 52,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,458.07/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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