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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.42 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.42 and 127.94 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.42 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.42 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.42 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 38,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561.53/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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