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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.61, 276.89 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.61, 276.89 and 135.14 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.61 : 276.89 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.61/276.89 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.61x = 276.89 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.61x = 37,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,416.85/200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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