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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.40 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.40 and 124.59 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.40 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.40 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.40 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 37,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676.02/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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