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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 300.76 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 300.76 and 177.90 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 300.76 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/300.76 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 300.76 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 53,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,505.20/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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