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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.34 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.34 and 123.34 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.34 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.34 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.34 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 34,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207.12/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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