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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.15 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.15 and 134.82 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.15 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.15 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.15 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 37,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.54/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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