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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.13, 276.26 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.13, 276.26 and 134.61 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.13 : 276.26 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.13/276.26 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.13x = 276.26 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.13x = 37,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186.69/200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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