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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.12, 276.08 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.12, 276.08 and 126.41 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.12 : 276.08 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.12/276.08 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.12x = 276.08 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.12x = 34,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,897.26/200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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