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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.96 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.96 and 174.08 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.96 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.96 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.96 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 52,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.12/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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