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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 277.83 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 277.83 and 127.67 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 277.83 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/277.83 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 277.83 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 35,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.17/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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