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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 278.71 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 278.71 and 124.31 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 278.71 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/278.71 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 278.71 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 34,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646.83/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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