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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 277.03 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 277.03 and 134.39 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 277.03 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/277.03 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 277.03 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 37,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.42/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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