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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.60, 276.62 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.60, 276.62 and 126.80 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.60 : 276.62 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.60/276.62 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.60x = 276.62 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.60x = 35,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.40/200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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