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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 276.56 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 276.56 and 135.15 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 276.56 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/276.56 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 276.56 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 37,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376.41/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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