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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 276.62 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 276.62 and 134.11 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 276.62 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/276.62 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 276.62 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 37,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,096.13/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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