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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 300.27 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 300.27 and 178.75 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 300.27 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/300.27 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 300.27 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 53,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672.37/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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