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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.51 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.51 and 127.95 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.51 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.51 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.51 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 38,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,579.60/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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