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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.94 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.94 and 121.32 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.94 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.94 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.94 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 33,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,477.04/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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