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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 299.67 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 299.67 and 177.30 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 299.67 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/299.67 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 299.67 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 53,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,131.49/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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