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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.39 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.39 and 122.76 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.39 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.39 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.39 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 33,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929.64/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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