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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.46 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.46 and 127.23 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.46 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.46 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.46 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 38,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227.84/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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