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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.39 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.39 and 124.20 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.39 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.39 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.39 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 37,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432.33/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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