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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 277.16 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 277.16 and 136.92 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 277.16 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/277.16 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 277.16 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 37,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949.10/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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