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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 276.05 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 276.05 and 185.35 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 276.05 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/276.05 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 276.05 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 51,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166.09/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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