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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.14 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.14 and 174.80 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.14 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.14 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.14 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 52,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640.02/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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