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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 276.89 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 276.89 and 123.02 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 276.89 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/276.89 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 276.89 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 34,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061.32/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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