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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.82, 277.17 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.82, 277.17 and 127.23 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.82 : 277.17 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.82/277.17 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.82x = 277.17 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.82x = 35,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264.34/200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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