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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 299.40 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 299.40 and 178.46 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 299.40 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/299.40 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 299.40 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 53,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,430.92/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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