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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 299.56 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 299.56 and 176.38 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 299.56 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/299.56 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 299.56 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 52,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,836.39/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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