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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.26 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.26 and 122.24 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.26 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.26 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.26 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 33,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,890.88/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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