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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 301.60 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 301.60 and 124.12 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 301.60 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/301.60 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 301.60 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 37,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434.59/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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