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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 277.02 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 277.02 and 135.18 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 277.02 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/277.02 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 277.02 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 37,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447.56/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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