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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.66, 276.81 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.66, 276.81 and 127.08 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.66 : 276.81 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.66/276.81 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.66x = 276.81 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.66x = 35,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177.01/200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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