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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 277.82 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 277.82 and 127.84 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 277.82 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/277.82 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 277.82 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 35,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.51/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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