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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 276.53 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 276.53 and 122.74 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 276.53 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/276.53 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 276.53 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 33,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,941.29/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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