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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 299.70 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 299.70 and 175.16 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 299.70 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/299.70 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 299.70 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 52,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493.95/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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