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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 277.35 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 277.35 and 127.18 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 277.35 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/277.35 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 277.35 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 35,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,273.37/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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