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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.16, 276.08 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.16, 276.08 and 133.80 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.16 : 276.08 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.16/276.08 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.16x = 276.08 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.16x = 36,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,939.50/200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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