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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 277.25 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 277.25 and 127.36 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 277.25 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/277.25 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 277.25 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 35,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,310.56/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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