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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.56, 276.68 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.56, 276.68 and 121.80 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.56 : 276.68 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.56/276.68 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.56x = 276.68 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.56x = 33,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699.62/200.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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