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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.37 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.37 and 121.64 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.37 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.37 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.37 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 33,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615.96/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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