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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.93 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.93 and 126.73 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.93 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.93 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.93 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 35,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220.68/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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