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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 276.24 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 276.24 and 122.50 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 276.24 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/276.24 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 276.24 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 33,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.40/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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