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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.92, 277.31 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.92, 277.31 and 127.18 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.92 : 277.31 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.92/277.31 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.92x = 277.31 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.92x = 35,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,268.29/200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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