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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 301.90 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 301.90 and 178.66 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 301.90 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/301.90 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 301.90 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 53,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937.45/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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