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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.38 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.38 and 134.51 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.38 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.38 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.38 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 37,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.32/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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