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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 277.26 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 277.26 and 127.16 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 277.26 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/277.26 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 277.26 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 35,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256.38/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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