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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 278.16 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 278.16 and 127.80 is: 176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 278.16 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/278.16 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 278.16 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 35,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548.85/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.44

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