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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.05 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.05 and 135.38 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.05 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.05 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.05 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 37,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.21/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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