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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.36 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.36 and 184.59 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.36 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.36 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.36 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 51,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013.29/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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