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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.99, 277.46 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.99, 277.46 and 123.41 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.99 : 277.46 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.99/277.46 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.99x = 277.46 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.99x = 34,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240.26/200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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