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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.70 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.70 and 122.72 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.70 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.70 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.70 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 34,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,077.34/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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