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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.68, 276.76 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.68, 276.76 and 127.02 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.68 : 276.76 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.68/276.76 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.68x = 276.76 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.68x = 35,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154.06/200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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