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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277.12 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277.12 and 127.28 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277.12 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277.12 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277.12 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 35,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.83/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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