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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.53 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.53 and 121.78 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.53 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.53 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.53 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 33,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675.82/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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