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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.50, 276.58 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.50, 276.58 and 126.79 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.50 : 276.58 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.50/276.58 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.50x = 276.58 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.50x = 35,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.58/200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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