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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 300.32 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 300.32 and 187.16 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 300.32 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/300.32 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 300.32 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 56,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,207.89/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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