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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.45 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.45 and 124.26 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.45 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.45 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.45 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 34,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,600.20/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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