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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 277.36 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 277.36 and 138.74 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 277.36 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/277.36 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 277.36 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 38,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480.56/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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