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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 277.50 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 277.50 and 127.32 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 277.50 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/277.50 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 277.50 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 35,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331.30/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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