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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276.02 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200, 276.02 and 122.36 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200 : 276.02 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200/276.02 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200x = 276.02 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200x = 33,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773.81/200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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