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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 301.70 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 301.70 and 127.94 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 301.70 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/301.70 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 301.70 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 38,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600.57/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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