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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 276.93 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 276.93 and 135.14 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 276.93 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/276.93 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 276.93 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 37,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422.94/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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