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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 276.81 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 276.81 and 126.91 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 276.81 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/276.81 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 276.81 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 35,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127.94/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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