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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 300.96 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 300.96 and 176.37 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 300.96 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/300.96 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 300.96 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 53,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080.32/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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