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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 277.28 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 277.28 and 135.16 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 277.28 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/277.28 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 277.28 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 37,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,476.54/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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