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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 276.95 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 276.95 and 138.51 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 276.95 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/276.95 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 276.95 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 38,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.65/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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