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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.41, 277.90 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.41, 277.90 and 122.77 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.41 : 277.90 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.41/277.90 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.41x = 277.90 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.41x = 34,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116.39/201.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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