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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 276.21 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 276.21 and 134.73 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 276.21 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/276.21 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 276.21 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 37,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213.77/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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