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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 300.60 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 300.60 and 176.08 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 300.60 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/300.60 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 300.60 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 52,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929.65/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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