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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 277.89 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 277.89 and 122.69 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 277.89 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/277.89 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 277.89 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 34,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093.71/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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