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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 277.96 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 277.96 and 122.75 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 277.96 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/277.96 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 277.96 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 34,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119.59/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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