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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 300.62 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 300.62 and 181.59 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 300.62 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/300.62 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 300.62 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 54,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,589.59/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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