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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 299.60 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 299.60 and 186.40 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 299.60 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/299.60 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 299.60 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 55,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,845.44/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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