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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 300.96 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 300.96 and 185.09 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 300.96 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/300.96 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 300.96 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 55,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703.18/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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