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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.82 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.82 and 125.07 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.82 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.82 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.82 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 37,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,872.18/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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