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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 277.70 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 277.70 and 180.90 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 277.70 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/277.70 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 277.70 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 50,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,235.03/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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