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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 277.60 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 277.60 and 122.49 is: 169.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 277.60 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/277.60 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 277.60 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 34,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003.22/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.04

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