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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 276.36 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 276.36 and 126.61 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 276.36 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/276.36 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 276.36 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 34,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,989.94/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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