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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 277.32 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 277.32 and 121.23 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 277.32 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/277.32 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 277.32 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 33,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619.96/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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