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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 275.70 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 275.70 and 183.52 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 275.70 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/275.70 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 275.70 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 50,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,596.46/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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