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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 275.88 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 275.88 and 126.30 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 275.88 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/275.88 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 275.88 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 34,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,843.64/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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