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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 299.76 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 299.76 and 184.48 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 299.76 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/299.76 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 299.76 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 55,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.72/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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