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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 276 and 122.38 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 276 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/276 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 276 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 33,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775.50/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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