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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 300.39 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 300.39 and 184.31 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 300.39 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/300.39 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 300.39 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 55,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,364.88/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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