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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.65 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.65 and 138.25 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.65 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.65 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.65 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 38,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246.86/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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