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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 274.88 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 274.88 and 181.83 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 274.88 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/274.88 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 274.88 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 49,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,980.52/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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