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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 300.63 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 300.63 and 176.36 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 300.63 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/300.63 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 300.63 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 53,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019.02/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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