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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.53, 276.74 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.53, 276.74 and 126.94 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.53 : 276.74 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.53/276.74 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.53x = 276.74 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.53x = 35,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,128.74/200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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