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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.00, 276.01 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.00, 276.01 and 137.84 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.00 : 276.01 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.00/276.01 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.00x = 276.01 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.00x = 38,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,043.49/200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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