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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.95, 299.70 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.95, 299.70 and 181.51 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.95 : 299.70 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.95/299.70 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.95x = 299.70 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.95x = 54,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397.64/200.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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