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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 276.51 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 276.51 and 138.24 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 276.51 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/276.51 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 276.51 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 38,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,225.26/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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