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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 277.03 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 277.03 and 135.22 is: 186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 277.03 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/277.03 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 277.03 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 37,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458.61/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.52

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