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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.22, 299.73 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.22, 299.73 and 127.86 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.22 : 299.73 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.22/299.73 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.22x = 299.73 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.22x = 38,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.48/200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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