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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 301.23 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 301.23 and 176.25 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 301.23 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/301.23 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 301.23 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 53,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091.79/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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