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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.38, 276.58 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.38, 276.58 and 121.70 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.38 : 276.58 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.38/276.58 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.38x = 276.58 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.38x = 33,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659.79/200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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