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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 299.93 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 299.93 and 176.63 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 299.93 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/299.93 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 299.93 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 52,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,976.64/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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