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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.77, 277.02 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.77, 277.02 and 120.97 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.77 : 277.02 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.77/277.02 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.77x = 277.02 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.77x = 33,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,511.11/200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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