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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.38 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.38 and 127.38 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.38 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.38 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.38 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 35,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333.04/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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