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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.75, 277.07 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.75, 277.07 and 127.02 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.75 : 277.07 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.75/277.07 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.75x = 277.07 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.75x = 35,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.43/200.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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