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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 301.04 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 301.04 and 177.38 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 301.04 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/301.04 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 301.04 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 53,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,397.41/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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