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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 301.80 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 301.80 and 124.15 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 301.80 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/301.80 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 301.80 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 37,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,468.47/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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