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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 299.62 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 299.62 and 184.97 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 299.62 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/299.62 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 299.62 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 55,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,420.71/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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