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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.46 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.46 and 122.41 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.46 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.46 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.46 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 33,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,963.49/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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