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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 278.12 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 278.12 and 127.98 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 278.12 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/278.12 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 278.12 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 35,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591.77/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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