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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 278.10 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 278.10 and 126.81 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 278.10 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/278.10 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 278.10 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 35,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265.86/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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