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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.04, 276.14 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.04, 276.14 and 126.40 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.04 : 276.14 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.04/276.14 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.04x = 276.14 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.04x = 34,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,904.10/200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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