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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 275.78 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 275.78 and 180.23 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 275.78 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/275.78 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 275.78 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 49,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,703.62/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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