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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.48 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.48 and 122.06 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.48 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.48 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.48 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 33,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,991.27/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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