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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 300.07 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 300.07 and 174.42 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 300.07 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/300.07 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 300.07 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 52,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338.21/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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