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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.43 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.43 and 124.54 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.43 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.43 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.43 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 37,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.34/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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