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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.00, 275.93 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.00, 275.93 and 121.28 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.00 : 275.93 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.00/275.93 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.00x = 275.93 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.00x = 33,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,462.80/200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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