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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.41 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.41 and 127.29 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.41 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.41 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.41 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 35,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,311.52/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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