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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 300.08 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 300.08 and 180.98 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 300.08 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/300.08 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 300.08 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 54,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,308.48/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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