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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.06 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.06 and 134.76 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.06 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.06 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.06 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 37,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201.85/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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