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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.21, 298.86 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.21, 298.86 and 185.18 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.21 : 298.86 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.21/298.86 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.21x = 298.86 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.21x = 55,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340.47/200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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