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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.76, 276.92 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.76, 276.92 and 138.48 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.76 : 276.92 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.76/276.92 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.76x = 276.92 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.76x = 38,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347.88/200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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