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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 299.87 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 299.87 and 127.22 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 299.87 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/299.87 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 299.87 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 38,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147.33/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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