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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.48 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.48 and 127.66 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.48 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.48 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.48 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 38,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486.94/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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