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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 277.41 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 277.41 and 127.52 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 277.41 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/277.41 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 277.41 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 35,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375.32/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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