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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.50 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.50 and 126.61 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.50 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.50 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.50 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 35,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,005.65/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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