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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 278.26 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 278.26 and 124 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 278.26 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/278.26 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 278.26 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 34,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,504.24/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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