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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.54, 300.42 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.54, 300.42 and 127.46 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.54 : 300.42 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.54/300.42 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.54x = 300.42 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.54x = 38,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292.28/200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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