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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.74 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.74 and 124.92 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.74 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.74 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.74 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 37,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818.28/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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