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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.17 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.17 and 133.68 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.17 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.17 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.17 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 36,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,918.41/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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