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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.80, 277.28 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.80, 277.28 and 123.36 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.80 : 277.28 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.80/277.28 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.80x = 277.28 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.80x = 34,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205.26/200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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