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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.03, 276 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.03, 276 and 125.37 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.03 : 276 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.03/276 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.03x = 276 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.03x = 34,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,602.12/200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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