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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 276.70 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 276.70 and 126.87 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 276.70 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/276.70 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 276.70 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 35,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104.93/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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