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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 276.42 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 276.42 and 181.48 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 276.42 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/276.42 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 276.42 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 50,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164.70/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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