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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 301.07 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 301.07 and 177.84 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 301.07 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/301.07 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 301.07 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 53,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,542.73/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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