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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 299.75 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 299.75 and 127.75 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 299.75 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/299.75 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 299.75 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 38,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293.06/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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