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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.02 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.02 and 124.44 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.02 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.02 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.02 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 37,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583.37/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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