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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.39 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.39 and 126.68 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.39 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.39 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.39 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 35,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,011.70/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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