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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 301.50 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 301.50 and 124.47 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 301.50 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/301.50 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 301.50 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 37,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,527.71/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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