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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.04, 277.36 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.04, 277.36 and 127.28 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.04 : 277.36 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.04/277.36 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.04x = 277.36 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.04x = 35,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,302.76/201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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