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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.55, 276.89 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.55, 276.89 and 125.94 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.55 : 276.89 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.55/276.89 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.55x = 276.89 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.55x = 34,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870.90/200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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