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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 276.37 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 276.37 and 134.82 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 276.37 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/276.37 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 276.37 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 37,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260.20/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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