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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.43, 276.63 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.43, 276.63 and 122.82 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.43 : 276.63 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.43/276.63 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.43x = 276.63 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.43x = 33,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975.70/200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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