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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.51, 276.62 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.51, 276.62 and 121.82 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.51 : 276.62 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.51/276.62 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.51x = 276.62 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.51x = 33,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697.93/200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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