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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 277.10 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 277.10 and 138.84 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 277.10 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/277.10 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 277.10 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 38,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472.39/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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