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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 277.11 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 277.11 and 182.01 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 277.11 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/277.11 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 277.11 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 50,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,436.79/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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