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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 277.88 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 277.88 and 127.71 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 277.88 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/277.88 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 277.88 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 35,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487.42/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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