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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 302.38 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 302.38 and 187.80 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 302.38 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/302.38 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 302.38 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 56,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786.96/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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