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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.71, 276.91 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.71, 276.91 and 123.04 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.71 : 276.91 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.71/276.91 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.71x = 276.91 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.71x = 34,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071.01/200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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