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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.60 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.60 and 138.40 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.60 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.60 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.60 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 38,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281.44/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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