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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 276.83 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 276.83 and 123.08 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 276.83 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/276.83 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 276.83 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 34,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070.24/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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