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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.39, 276.57 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.39, 276.57 and 126.74 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.39 : 276.57 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.39/276.57 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.39x = 276.57 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.39x = 35,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052.48/200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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