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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 278.06 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 278.06 and 122.86 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 278.06 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/278.06 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 278.06 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 34,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162.18/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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