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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 277.99 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 277.99 and 127.90 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 277.99 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/277.99 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 277.99 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 35,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554.92/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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