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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.23, 276.29 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.23, 276.29 and 178.20 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.23 : 276.29 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.23/276.29 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.23x = 276.29 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.23x = 49,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234.66/200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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