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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 276.98 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 276.98 and 127.06 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 276.98 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/276.98 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 276.98 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 35,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.08/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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