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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.59, 276.90 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.59, 276.90 and 134.30 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.59 : 276.90 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.59/276.90 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.59x = 276.90 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.59x = 37,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187.67/200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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