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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.17 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.17 and 124.40 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.17 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.17 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.17 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 37,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589.95/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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