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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.02 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.02 and 177.80 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.02 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.02 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.02 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 53,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519.18/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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