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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 301.14 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 301.14 and 127.67 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 301.14 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/301.14 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 301.14 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 38,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445.04/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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