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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.90, 277.26 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.90, 277.26 and 122.24 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.90 : 277.26 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.90/277.26 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.90x = 277.26 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.90x = 33,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,891.63/200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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