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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 276.72 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 276.72 and 185.44 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 276.72 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/276.72 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 276.72 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 51,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,314.96/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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