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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 302 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 302 and 124.24 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 302 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/302 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 302 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 37,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,520.48/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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