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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 277.09 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 277.09 and 127.24 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 277.09 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/277.09 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 277.09 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 35,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255.92/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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