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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 277.09 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 277.09 and 134.44 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 277.09 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/277.09 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 277.09 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 37,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251.98/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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