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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 276.47 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 276.47 and 125.70 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 276.47 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/276.47 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 276.47 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 34,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,752.64/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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