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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 277.88 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 277.88 and 127.61 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 277.88 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/277.88 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 277.88 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 35,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458.24/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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