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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.27 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.27 and 176.60 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.27 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.27 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.27 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 53,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,026.05/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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