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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.44 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.44 and 185.54 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.44 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.44 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.44 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 51,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288.37/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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