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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.56 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.56 and 123.50 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.56 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.56 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.56 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 34,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,278.66/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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