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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 298.66 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 298.66 and 187.86 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 298.66 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/298.66 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 298.66 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 56,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,106.27/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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