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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.35 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.35 and 122.28 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.35 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.35 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.35 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 33,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,913.28/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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