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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 276.51 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 276.51 and 126.79 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 276.51 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/276.51 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 276.51 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 35,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058.70/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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