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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 276.54 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 276.54 and 181.08 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 276.54 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/276.54 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 276.54 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 50,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,075.86/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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