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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.93, 277.25 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.93, 277.25 and 127.25 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.93 : 277.25 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.93/277.25 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.93x = 277.25 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.93x = 35,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278.04/200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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