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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 277.99 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 277.99 and 122.82 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 277.99 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/277.99 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 277.99 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 34,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142.73/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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