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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.71 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.71 and 121.98 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.71 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.71 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.71 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 33,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753.47/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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