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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 302.22 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 302.22 and 124.38 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 302.22 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/302.22 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 302.22 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 37,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590.12/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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