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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.91, 277.21 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.91, 277.21 and 122.27 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.91 : 277.21 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.91/277.21 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.91x = 277.21 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.91x = 33,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893.18/200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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