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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.49 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.49 and 127.32 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.49 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.49 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.49 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 35,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,330.03/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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