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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 275.56 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 275.56 and 183.69 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 275.56 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/275.56 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 275.56 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 50,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,617.16/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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