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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 301.10 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 301.10 and 177.99 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 301.10 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/301.10 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 301.10 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 53,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.79/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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