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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 277.80 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 277.80 and 126.60 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 277.80 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/277.80 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 277.80 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 35,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169.48/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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