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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 276.89 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 276.89 and 123.05 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 276.89 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/276.89 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 276.89 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 34,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069.31/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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