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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.58 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.58 and 127.83 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.58 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.58 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.58 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 38,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550.33/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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