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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.43 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.43 and 134.92 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.43 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.43 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.43 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 37,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,295.94/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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