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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.85 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.85 and 127.82 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.85 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.85 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.85 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 35,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,513.72/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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