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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.57 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.57 and 134.94 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.57 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.57 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.57 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 37,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,320.36/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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