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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 300.81 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 300.81 and 177.82 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 300.81 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/300.81 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 300.81 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 53,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,490.03/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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