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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.06, 276.08 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.06, 276.08 and 126.42 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.06 : 276.08 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.06/276.08 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.06x = 276.08 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.06x = 34,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.03/200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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