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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 278.01 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 278.01 and 122.76 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 278.01 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/278.01 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 278.01 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 34,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128.51/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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