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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 276.75 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 276.75 and 183.20 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 276.75 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/276.75 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 276.75 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 50,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,699.22/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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