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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.66 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.66 and 181.90 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.66 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.66 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.66 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 54,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,690.05/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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