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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 276.61 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 276.61 and 122.81 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 276.61 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/276.61 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 276.61 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 33,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970.86/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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