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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 277.05 and 126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 277.05 and 126.00 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 277.05 = 126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/277.05 = 126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 277.05 × 126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 34,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,908.49/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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