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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 276.06 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 276.06 and 134.62 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 276.06 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/276.06 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 276.06 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 37,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,163.20/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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