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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 278.44 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 278.44 and 124.14 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 278.44 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/278.44 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 278.44 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 34,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,565.54/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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