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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 278.66 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 278.66 and 127.18 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 278.66 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/278.66 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 278.66 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 35,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439.60/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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