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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.18, 276.42 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.18, 276.42 and 134.87 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.18 : 276.42 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.18/276.42 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.18x = 276.42 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.18x = 37,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.38/200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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