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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 300.49 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 300.49 and 178.28 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 300.49 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/300.49 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 300.49 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 53,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571.36/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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