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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 301.87 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 301.87 and 124.39 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 301.87 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/301.87 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 301.87 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 37,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.61/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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