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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 299.56 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 299.56 and 177.04 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 299.56 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/299.56 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 299.56 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 53,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034.10/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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