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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 300.60 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 300.60 and 177.41 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 300.60 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/300.60 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 300.60 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 53,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327.94/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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