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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 278.26 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 278.26 and 121.88 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 278.26 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/278.26 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 278.26 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 33,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914.33/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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