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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 276.10 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 276.10 and 134.50 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 276.10 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/276.10 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 276.10 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 37,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135.45/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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