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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276.24 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 276.24 and 134.40 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 276.24 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/276.24 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 276.24 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 37,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126.66/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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