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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.49, 276.53 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.49, 276.53 and 134.88 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.49 : 276.53 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.49/276.53 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.49x = 276.53 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.49x = 37,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298.37/200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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