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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.70 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.70 and 127.72 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.70 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.70 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.70 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 38,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277.68/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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