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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.72, 276.80 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.72, 276.80 and 126.90 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.72 : 276.80 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.72/276.80 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.72x = 276.80 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.72x = 35,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.92/200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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