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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.23 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.23 and 177.59 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.23 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.23 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.23 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 53,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,316.12/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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