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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.55, 302 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.55, 302 and 124.35 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.55 : 302 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.55/302 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.55x = 302 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.55x = 37,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,553.70/201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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