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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.56 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.56 and 124.21 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.56 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.56 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.56 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 37,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456.77/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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