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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.68 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.68 and 127.52 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.68 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.68 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.68 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 35,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.75/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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