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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.48, 276.42 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.48, 276.42 and 122.84 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.48 : 276.42 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.48/276.42 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.48x = 276.42 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.48x = 33,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,955.43/200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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