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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 277.71 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 277.71 and 122.58 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 277.71 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/277.71 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 277.71 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 34,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040.65/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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