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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 300.31 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 300.31 and 175.10 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 300.31 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/300.31 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 300.31 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 52,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.34/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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