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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 299.94 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 299.94 and 177.09 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 299.94 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/299.94 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 299.94 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 53,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,116.37/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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