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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.52 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.52 and 124.79 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.52 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.52 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.52 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 37,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751.47/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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