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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 302.67 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 302.67 and 183.99 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 302.67 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/302.67 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 302.67 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 55,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,688.25/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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