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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.47, 300.82 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.47, 300.82 and 184.98 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.47 : 300.82 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.47/300.82 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.47x = 300.82 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.47x = 55,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.68/200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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