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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 300.31 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 300.31 and 177.53 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 300.31 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/300.31 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 300.31 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 53,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,314.03/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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