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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 276.44 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 276.44 and 126.60 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 276.44 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/276.44 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 276.44 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 34,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,997.30/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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