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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.82 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.82 and 127.56 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.82 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.82 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.82 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 35,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,437.33/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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