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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.85, 277.02 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.85, 277.02 and 127.07 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.85 : 277.02 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.85/277.02 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.85x = 277.02 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.85x = 35,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199.55/200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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