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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.15 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.15 and 133.61 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.15 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.15 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.15 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 36,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,897.16/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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