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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.07, 276.08 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.07, 276.08 and 183.60 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.07 : 276.08 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.07/276.08 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.07x = 276.08 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.07x = 50,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,687.37/200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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