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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 277.08 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 277.08 and 122.13 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 277.08 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/277.08 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 277.08 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 33,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.78/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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