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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 276.83 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 276.83 and 133.24 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 276.83 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/276.83 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 276.83 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 36,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884.83/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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