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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.80 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.80 and 121.91 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.80 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.80 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.80 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 33,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742.69/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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