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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 276.74 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 276.74 and 126.89 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 276.74 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/276.74 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 276.74 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 35,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.52/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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