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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.07 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.07 and 134.79 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.07 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.07 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.07 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 37,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211.48/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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