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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.33, 276.19 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.33, 276.19 and 138.05 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.33 : 276.19 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.33/276.19 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.33x = 276.19 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.33x = 38,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,128.03/200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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