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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.73 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.73 and 135.10 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.73 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.73 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.73 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 37,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386.22/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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