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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 276.23 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 276.23 and 183.65 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 276.23 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/276.23 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 276.23 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 50,728.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,728.72/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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