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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 277.06 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 277.06 and 135.32 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 277.06 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/277.06 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 277.06 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 37,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,491.76/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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