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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 277.13 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 277.13 and 135.55 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 277.13 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/277.13 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 277.13 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 37,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.97/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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