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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 277.88 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 277.88 and 122.72 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 277.88 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/277.88 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 277.88 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 34,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,099.43/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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