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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 276.18 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 276.18 and 126.64 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 276.18 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/276.18 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 276.18 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 34,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,975.31/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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