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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.11, 276.28 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.11, 276.28 and 137.19 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.11 : 276.28 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.11/276.28 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.11x = 276.28 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.11x = 37,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,903.29/200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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