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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 275.73 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 275.73 and 186.74 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 275.73 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/275.73 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 275.73 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 51,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,489.82/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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