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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.72 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.72 and 138.32 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.72 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.72 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.72 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 38,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275.91/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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