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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.20 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.20 and 127.14 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.20 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.20 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.20 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 35,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243.21/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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