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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 276.78 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 276.78 and 134.94 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 276.78 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/276.78 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 276.78 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 37,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348.69/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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