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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 276.74 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 276.74 and 135.08 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 276.74 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/276.74 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 276.74 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 37,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.04/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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