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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 300.06 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 300.06 and 181.22 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 300.06 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/300.06 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 300.06 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 54,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,376.80/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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