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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 276.32 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 276.32 and 134.84 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 276.32 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/276.32 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 276.32 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 37,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257.94/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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