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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.37, 300.05 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.37, 300.05 and 127.02 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.37 : 300.05 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.37/300.05 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.37x = 300.05 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.37x = 38,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,111.72/200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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