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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 276.84 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 276.84 and 135.36 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 276.84 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/276.84 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 276.84 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 37,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.06/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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