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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 275.96 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 275.96 and 134.60 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 275.96 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/275.96 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 275.96 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 37,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143.54/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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