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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 302.50 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 302.50 and 178.24 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 302.50 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/302.50 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 302.50 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 53,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917.60/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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