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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 300.15 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 300.15 and 184.35 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 300.15 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/300.15 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 300.15 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 55,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332.65/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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