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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 301.18 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 301.18 and 184.62 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 301.18 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/301.18 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 301.18 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 55,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603.85/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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