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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 275.94 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 275.94 and 126.39 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 275.94 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/275.94 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 275.94 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 34,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,876.06/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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