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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.79 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.79 and 127.60 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.79 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.79 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.79 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 35,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446.00/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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