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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.45, 276.64 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.45, 276.64 and 126.79 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.45 : 276.64 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.45/276.64 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.45x = 276.64 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.45x = 35,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074.18/200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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