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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 300 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 300 and 182.09 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 300 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/300 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 300 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 54,627
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,627/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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