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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.14 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.14 and 134.68 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.14 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.14 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.14 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 37,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190.54/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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