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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 276.77 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 276.77 and 126.96 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 276.77 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/276.77 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 276.77 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 35,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138.08/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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