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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.28, 276.42 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.28, 276.42 and 126.66 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.28 : 276.42 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.28/276.42 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.28x = 276.42 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.28x = 35,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,011.36/200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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