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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 277.37 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 277.37 and 135.50 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 277.37 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/277.37 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 277.37 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 37,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581.57/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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