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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.31 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.31 and 122.60 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.31 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.31 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.31 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 33,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873.61/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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