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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.69, 276.97 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.69, 276.97 and 123.07 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.69 : 276.97 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.69/276.97 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.69x = 276.97 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.69x = 34,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,085.31/200.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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