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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 299.49 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 299.49 and 181.46 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 299.49 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/299.49 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 299.49 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 54,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343.96/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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