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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.71 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.71 and 138.30 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.71 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.71 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.71 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 38,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.30/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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