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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 277.22 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 277.22 and 178.88 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 277.22 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/277.22 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 277.22 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 49,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588.17/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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