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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.86, 277.12 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.86, 277.12 and 122.11 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.86 : 277.12 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.86/277.12 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.86x = 277.12 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.86x = 33,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.12/200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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