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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 276.42 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 276.42 and 134.73 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 276.42 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/276.42 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 276.42 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 37,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,242.07/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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