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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 275.88 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 275.88 and 138.16 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 275.88 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/275.88 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 275.88 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 38,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115.58/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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