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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 299.18 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 299.18 and 176.12 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 299.18 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/299.18 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 299.18 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 52,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691.58/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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