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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 275.82 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 275.82 and 177.84 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 275.82 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/275.82 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 275.82 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 49,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,051.83/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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