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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 302.36 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 302.36 and 124.37 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 302.36 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/302.36 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 302.36 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 37,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602.38/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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