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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 276.94 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 276.94 and 175.27 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 276.94 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/276.94 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 276.94 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 48,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,539.27/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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