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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.94, 277.30 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.94, 277.30 and 123.31 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.94 : 277.30 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.94/277.30 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.94x = 277.30 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.94x = 34,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193.86/200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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