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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 276.15 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 276.15 and 138.16 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 276.15 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/276.15 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 276.15 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 38,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152.88/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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