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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.20, 299.76 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.20, 299.76 and 127.84 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.20 : 299.76 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.20/299.76 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.20x = 299.76 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.20x = 38,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,321.32/200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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