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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 278.04 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 278.04 and 127.74 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 278.04 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/278.04 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 278.04 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 35,516.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.83/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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