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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 277.04 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 277.04 and 135.29 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 277.04 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/277.04 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 277.04 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 37,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.68/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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