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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.37 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.37 and 122.31 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.37 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.37 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.37 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 33,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924.51/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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