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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 299.82 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 299.82 and 175.23 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 299.82 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/299.82 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 299.82 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 52,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537.46/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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