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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 276.99 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 276.99 and 135.35 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 276.99 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/276.99 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 276.99 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 37,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,490.60/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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