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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 300.90 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 300.90 and 182.49 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 300.90 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/300.90 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 300.90 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 54,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,911.24/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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