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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 277.64 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 277.64 and 127.52 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 277.64 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/277.64 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 277.64 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 35,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404.65/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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