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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.64 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.64 and 127.96 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.64 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.64 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.64 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 38,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,341.93/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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