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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.21 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.21 and 133.80 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.21 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.21 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.21 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 36,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,956.90/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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