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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 277.14 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 277.14 and 176.56 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 277.14 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/277.14 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 277.14 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 48,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,931.84/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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