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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.67, 277.16 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.67, 277.16 and 135.06 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.67 : 277.16 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.67/277.16 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.67x = 277.16 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.67x = 37,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433.07/200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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