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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.31, 276.37 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.31, 276.37 and 121.56 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.31 : 276.37 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.31/276.37 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.31x = 276.37 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.31x = 33,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595.69/200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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