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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 277.98 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 277.98 and 127.77 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 277.98 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/277.98 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 277.98 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 35,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,517.50/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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