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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 276.68 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 276.68 and 135.21 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 276.68 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/276.68 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 276.68 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 37,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.23/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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