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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.14, 298.67 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.14, 298.67 and 177.08 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.14 : 298.67 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.14/298.67 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.14x = 298.67 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.14x = 52,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,886.94/200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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