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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 302.23 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 302.23 and 124.43 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 302.23 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/302.23 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 302.23 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 37,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,606.48/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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