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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.40 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.40 and 124.76 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.40 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.40 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.40 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 37,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727.42/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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