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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.91 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.91 and 121.97 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.91 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.91 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.91 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 33,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773.37/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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