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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.42, 276.59 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.42, 276.59 and 122.75 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.42 : 276.59 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.42/276.59 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.42x = 276.59 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.42x = 33,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950.81/200.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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