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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.39 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.39 and 184.02 is: 253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.39 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.39 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.39 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 50,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,861.29/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.57

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