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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.35 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.35 and 127.35 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.35 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.35 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.35 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 35,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320.52/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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