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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.74, 277.52 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.74, 277.52 and 135.58 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.74 : 277.52 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.74/277.52 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.74x = 277.52 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.74x = 37,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,626.16/200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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