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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 276.78 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 276.78 and 135.10 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 276.78 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/276.78 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 276.78 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 37,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.98/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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