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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 301.14 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 301.14 and 185.65 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 301.14 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/301.14 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 301.14 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 55,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,906.64/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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