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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.50 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.50 and 127.38 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.50 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.50 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.50 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 35,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,347.95/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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