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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.04 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.04 and 124.31 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.04 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.04 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.04 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 37,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.59/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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