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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 302.17 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 302.17 and 124.63 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 302.17 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/302.17 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 302.17 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 37,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658.82/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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