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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 300.36 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 300.36 and 176.66 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 300.36 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/300.36 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 300.36 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 53,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061.60/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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