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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 277.14 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 277.14 and 135.52 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 277.14 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/277.14 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 277.14 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 37,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,558.01/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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