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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 277.40 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 277.40 and 127.46 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 277.40 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/277.40 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 277.40 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 35,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,357.67/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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