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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 276.84 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 276.84 and 135.32 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 276.84 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/276.84 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 276.84 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 37,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461.99/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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