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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.62 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.62 and 127.43 is: 191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.62 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.62 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.62 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 38,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305.87/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.09

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