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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 276.63 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 276.63 and 121.75 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 276.63 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/276.63 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 276.63 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 33,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679.70/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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