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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.27, 276.17 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.27, 276.17 and 126.54 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.27 : 276.17 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.27/276.17 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.27x = 276.17 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.27x = 34,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,945.92/200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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