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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 277.25 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 277.25 and 178.95 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 277.25 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/277.25 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 277.25 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 49,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,612.99/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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