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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 277.73 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 277.73 and 127.55 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 277.73 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/277.73 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 277.73 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 35,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424.46/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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