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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.09 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.09 and 126.51 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.09 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.09 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.09 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 34,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926.64/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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