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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.39 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.39 and 134.67 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.39 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.39 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.39 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 37,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221.44/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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