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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.08 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.08 and 122.12 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.08 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.08 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.08 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 33,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837.01/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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