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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.19, 276.35 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.19, 276.35 and 126.62 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.19 : 276.35 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.19/276.35 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.19x = 276.35 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.19x = 34,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,989.42/200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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