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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 300.34 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 300.34 and 185.04 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 300.34 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/300.34 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 300.34 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 55,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,574.91/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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