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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.62, 300.12 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.62, 300.12 and 182.44 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.62 : 300.12 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.62/300.12 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.62x = 300.12 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.62x = 54,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.89/200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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