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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.82 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.82 and 174.54 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.82 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.82 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.82 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 52,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,505.12/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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