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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.90, 300.74 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.90, 300.74 and 185.72 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.90 : 300.74 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.90/300.74 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.90x = 300.74 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.90x = 55,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851.00/200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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