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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.84, 299.80 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.84, 299.80 and 185.81 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.84 : 299.80 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.84/299.80 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.84x = 299.80 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.84x = 55,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703.87/200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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