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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 276.70 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 276.70 and 135.20 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 276.70 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/276.70 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 276.70 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 37,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.84/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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