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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.09, 276.18 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.09, 276.18 and 126.45 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.09 : 276.18 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.09/276.18 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.09x = 276.18 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.09x = 34,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922.96/200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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