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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 276.89 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 276.89 and 121.95 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 276.89 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/276.89 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 276.89 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 33,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766.13/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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