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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.60 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.60 and 122.78 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.60 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.60 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.60 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 33,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,960.95/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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