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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.07, 277.61 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.07, 277.61 and 126.41 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.07 : 277.61 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.07/277.61 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.07x = 277.61 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.07x = 35,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092.68/201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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