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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.11 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.11 and 126.38 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.11 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.11 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.11 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 34,895.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,895.31/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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