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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.87, 277.12 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.87, 277.12 and 123.29 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.87 : 277.12 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.87/277.12 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.87x = 277.12 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.87x = 34,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166.12/200.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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