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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 277.02 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 277.02 and 135.46 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 277.02 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/277.02 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 277.02 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 37,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.13/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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