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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 275.96 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 275.96 and 126.34 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 275.96 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/275.96 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 275.96 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 34,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,864.41/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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