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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 277.46 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 277.46 and 126.53 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 277.46 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/277.46 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 277.46 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 35,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107.79/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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