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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 300.27 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 300.27 and 174.30 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 300.27 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/300.27 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 300.27 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 52,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,335.56/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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