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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 276.32 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 276.32 and 121.56 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 276.32 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/276.32 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 276.32 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 33,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589.46/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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