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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.01, 276.05 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.01, 276.05 and 126.27 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.01 : 276.05 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.01/276.05 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.01x = 276.05 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.01x = 34,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856.83/200.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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