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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.50 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.50 and 124.28 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.50 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.50 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.50 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 34,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,611.98/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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