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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 277.17 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 277.17 and 127.29 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 277.17 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/277.17 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 277.17 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 35,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,280.97/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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