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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 298.43 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 298.43 and 184.75 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 298.43 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/298.43 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 298.43 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 55,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134.94/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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