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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.88, 277.20 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.88, 277.20 and 123.28 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.88 : 277.20 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.88/277.20 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.88x = 277.20 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.88x = 34,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173.22/200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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