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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.36 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.36 and 180.02 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.36 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.36 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.36 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 49,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,750.33/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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