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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.96 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.96 and 127.74 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.96 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.96 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.96 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 35,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.61/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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