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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.09 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.09 and 184.17 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.09 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.09 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.09 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 50,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,847.50/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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