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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.58 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.58 and 127.45 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.58 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.58 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.58 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 35,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,377.57/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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