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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 276.46 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 276.46 and 121.71 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 276.46 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/276.46 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 276.46 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 33,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647.95/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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