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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.78, 276.99 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.78, 276.99 and 123.20 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.78 : 276.99 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.78/276.99 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.78x = 276.99 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.78x = 34,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.17/200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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