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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.24, 276.27 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.24, 276.27 and 134.81 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.24 : 276.27 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.24/276.27 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.24x = 276.27 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.24x = 37,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,243.96/200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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