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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.34, 276.59 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.34, 276.59 and 126.77 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.34 : 276.59 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.34/276.59 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.34x = 276.59 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.34x = 35,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063.31/200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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