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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.48 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.48 and 181.92 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.48 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.48 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.48 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 50,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,297.24/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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