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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277.30 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277.30 and 181.12 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277.30 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277.30 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277.30 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 50,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,224.58/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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