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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.48 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.48 and 127.35 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.48 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.48 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.48 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 35,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337.08/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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