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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 276.94 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 276.94 and 135.25 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 276.94 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/276.94 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 276.94 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 37,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456.14/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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