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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.49 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.49 and 185.73 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.49 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.49 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.49 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 55,810.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,810.01/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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