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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 276.96 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 276.96 and 123 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 276.96 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/276.96 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 276.96 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 34,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.08/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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