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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 275.87 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 275.87 and 126.36 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 275.87 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/275.87 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 275.87 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 34,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,859.25/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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