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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.44, 276.54 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.44, 276.54 and 122.80 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.44 : 276.54 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.44/276.54 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.44x = 276.54 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.44x = 33,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,959.11/200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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