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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 278.03 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 278.03 and 127.91 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 278.03 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/278.03 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 278.03 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 35,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,563.83/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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