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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 276.87 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 276.87 and 135.33 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 276.87 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/276.87 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 276.87 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 37,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,468.82/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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