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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 277.62 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 277.62 and 122.57 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 277.62 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/277.62 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 277.62 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 34,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026.50/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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