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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.83 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.83 and 135.19 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.83 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.83 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.83 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 37,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424.65/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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