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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 277.82 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 277.82 and 126.66 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 277.82 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/277.82 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 277.82 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 35,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189.94/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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