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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.14 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.14 and 135.48 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.14 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.14 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.14 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 37,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.93/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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