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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.91 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.91 and 135.05 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.91 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.91 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.91 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 37,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,394.97/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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