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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 276.50 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 276.50 and 121.68 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 276.50 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/276.50 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 276.50 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 33,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.82/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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