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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.15, 276.46 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.15, 276.46 and 137.87 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.15 : 276.46 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.15/276.46 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.15x = 276.46 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.15x = 38,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.33/200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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