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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.02, 275.84 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.02, 275.84 and 134.52 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.02 : 275.84 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.02/275.84 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.02x = 275.84 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.02x = 37,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,106.00/200.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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