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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.57, 276.81 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.57, 276.81 and 122.96 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.57 : 276.81 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.57/276.81 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.57x = 276.81 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.57x = 34,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036.56/200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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