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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.31 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.31 and 123.55 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.31 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.31 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.31 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 37,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350.15/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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