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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.10, 276.30 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.10, 276.30 and 134.90 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.10 : 276.30 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.10/276.30 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.10x = 276.30 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.10x = 37,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.49/200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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