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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 277.26 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 277.26 and 127.15 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 277.26 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/277.26 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 277.26 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 35,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253.61/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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