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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 277.65 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 277.65 and 127.53 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 277.65 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/277.65 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 277.65 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 35,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408.70/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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