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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.08, 299.80 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.08, 299.80 and 127.88 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.08 : 299.80 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.08/299.80 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.08x = 299.80 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.08x = 38,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.42/200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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