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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.88 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.88 and 122.40 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.88 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.88 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.88 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 33,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767.71/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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