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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 302 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 302 and 181.78 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 302 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/302 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 302 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 54,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897.56/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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