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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 300.96 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 300.96 and 174.21 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 300.96 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/300.96 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 300.96 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 52,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430.24/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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